Khanewal, July 18 -- Rapidly declining groundwater levels in Pakistan's Khanewal district in Punjab province are emerging as a serious challenge for the agriculture sector, with farmers being forced to invest in deeper boreholes, high-capacity pumps and more expensive irrigation systems.

According to The Express Tribune, groundwater that was once available at shallow depths has receded significantly, driving up cultivation costs amid rising electricity, diesel and machinery prices.

As reported by The Express Tribune, farmers in Peerowal and surrounding areas say the falling water table has become one of the biggest obstacles to farming in South Punjab.

Many are now spending heavily on deeper tube wells and more powerful motors just to ...